The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Glasgow school set to face two-day strike as industrial action continues

The walkout by teachers is planned for the end of February and the start of March, and while no decision has yet been taken on school closures the dispute has already caused concern for parents.

Glasgow Live · Jan 23, 2023

Calls made to utilise Vale of Leven Hospital unused wards to tackle NHS 'crisis'

Dumbarton MSP Jackie Baillie has called on the Scottish Government to use the Vale of Leven hospital's unused wards.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023

Sturgeon: Testing limits of Section 35 veto in court is in the public interest

The First Minister said the Scottish Government was ‘looking at all options’ to challenge the legal veto.

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Parents in Scotland claiming certain benefits may also qualify for new £100 monthly child payment

The payment is made separately from Child Benefit and is worth £25 per child, per week, under 16.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023

Ferry disruption payouts hit more than £50,000 per month last year

Transport Scotland responds that the vast majority of cancelled sailings were related to adverse weather

Insider UK · Jan 23, 2023

'35 days left' to save the King's Theatre

The historic venue's charity owner has revealed an £8.9m funding gap

Insider UK · Jan 23, 2023

Scotland did not breach air pollution limits in 2022, new figures show

NEW figures have been released which show Scotland did not breach legal air pollution limits in 2022 for the first time, excluding the impact of…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2023

Dentists warn of 'wholesale exodus' from the NHS

DENTISTS have warned there could be a “wholescale exodus” of the profession from the NHS if ministers fail to make a “serious long-term…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2023

Scotland's NHS on its knees as 2000 doctors needed for crippling staffing crisis

Today the Daily Record begins a week dedicated to saving our NHS by shining a spotlight on the huge challenges facing our GP surgeries and hospitals.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2023

Hunting wild animals with dogs has 'no place in modern Scotland' says minister

THE use of dogs to hunt and kill wild animals has “no place in modern Scotland”, the environment minister has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2023